Citroen C3 vs Maruti Dzire

Should you buy Citroen C3 or Maruti Dzire? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Puretech 82 Live (Petrol) and Maruti Dzire price starts Rs 6.84 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Dzire has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Dzire has a mileage of 33.73 km/kg (Petrol top model).

C3 Vs Dzire

Key Highlights	Citroen C3	Maruti Dzire
On Road Price	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.11,77,752^*
Mileage (city)	15.18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Citroen C3
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Dzire
Rs10.19 Lakh^*
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Citroen C3
Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Maruti Dzire
ZXI Plus AMT
10.19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT	ZXI Plus AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,81,690^*	Rs.11,77,752^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.22,496/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,855/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,267	Rs.40,147
User Rating	4.3 Based on 289 Reviews	4.7 Based on 428 Reviews
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Basic Information

Shine Turbo Dark Edition AT

ZXI Plus AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,81,690^*

Rs.11,77,752^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.22,496/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.22,855/month

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Insurance

Rs.50,267

Rs.40,147

User Rating

4.3

Based on 289 Reviews

4.7

Based on 428 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2L PureTech 110	Z12E
Displacement (cc)	1199	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	108bhp@5500rpm	80bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	205Nm@1750-2500rpm	111.7Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2L PureTech 110

Z12E

Displacement (cc)

1199

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108bhp@5500rpm

80bhp@5700rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	20.27	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.3	25.71
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	30	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	4.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	14.32	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1735
Height (mm)	1604	1525
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	163
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2450
Kerb Weight (kg)	1114	920-960
Grossweight (kg)	1514	1375
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	382
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3 ), Parcel Shelf, Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel, Smartphone Storage - Rear Console	Key-fob operated Trunk opening,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Footrest
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator)	Front Footwell Illumination,Urbane Satin Accents on Console, Door Trims,Chrome Finish - AC Vents,Chrome Finish - Inside Door Handles,Chrome Accent On Parking Brake Lever Tip And Gear Shift Knob,IP Ornament Finish(Satin Silver & Wood),Front Dome Lamp,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Front Door Armrest with Fabric,Dual-Tone Sophisticated Interiors (Black & Beige),Outside Temperature Display,Multi-Information Display
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+1 MoreC3 Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring BlueGallant RedSplendid Silver+2 MoreDzire Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy	Chrome Finish - Front Grille,Chrome Finish Trunk Lid Garnish Side,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,3D Trinity LED Rear Lamps Signature,Aero Boot Lip Spoiler,Belt Line Garnish Chrome
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Roof Antenna	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo Blue+1 MoreC3 Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteNutmeg BrownMagma GreyBluish BlackAlluring Blue+2 MoreDzire Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	No	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes

ADAS

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application	Surround Sense Powered by Arkamys,Remote Control App for Infotainment
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C3
- Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
- Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
- Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
- Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.
Maruti Dzire
- Looks distinctive. New design elements give it an identity different from the Swift
- Excellent boot space
- Comfortable ride quality even on bad roads
- 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating
- High mileage in regular driving conditions
- Highlight features like sunroof, 360 degree camera and 9-inch touchscreen

Citroen C3
- No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine
- No CNG variants available.
Maruti Dzire
- Engine refinement and performance could have been better
- AMT transmission upshifts quite early leaving less usable power
- Low headroom for people over 6 feet

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen C3 and Maruti Dzire?

A ) Citroen C3 price starts at ₹6.23 Lakh & Maruti Dzire price starts at ₹6.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen C3 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Maruti Dzire?

A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Dzire is 25.71 kmpl. Maruti Dzire gives better mileage than Citroen C3.

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